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Palm nuts and kernels market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

Production of palm nuts and kernels in MERCOSUR experienced steady growth from 2 396 thousand t in 2018 to a peak of 3 097 thousand t in 2022, reflecting a consistent expansion of the market over the five-year period. The year 2023 saw a slight correction in output to 3 044 thousand t, indicating a stabilization at a high level following the previous years' gains.

Regional trade dynamics and regulatory developments characterized the later years of the period. By 2023, trade flows for the product within the region involved key origins like Costa Rica, Colombia, and Honduras. Furthermore, the implementation of harmonized phytosanitary regulations for plant products entering MERCOSUR and new controls on export licensing, as seen with a specific Honduran agreement in 2024, shaped the formal trade environment for palm nuts and kernels within the bloc.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production palm nuts and kernels in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of palm nuts and kernels, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of palm nuts and kernels, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

MERCOSUR's production of palm nuts and kernels has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 3 014 thousand tonnes, marking a significant 10.5% increase from 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 64.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.5%	13.8%	10.5%	18.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm nuts and kernels from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for palm nuts and kernels showed considerable volatility during this period. Exports dropped to their lowest point in 2018, then peaked in 2019, resulting in a dramatic 204-fold variation between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 719 kg, which represents a sharp decline of 97.9% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 33 906 kg, with the largest year-on-year increase that year reaching 20 325.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	20 325.3%	(97.9%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary destination for MERCOSUR's palm nuts and kernels exports, consistently accounting for 96.3% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Export values also displayed an unstable pattern over these years. The lowest point occurred in 2018, followed by a peak in 2019, creating a 26-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, MERCOSUR's export value for palm nuts and kernels was 7 118 US dollars, reflecting an abrupt drop of 87.4% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 56 590 US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 2 539.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	2 539.5%	(87.4%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the United States accounted for 76.3% of MERCOSUR's total export value for palm nuts and kernels, while the remaining share was distributed among various other countries, each with smaller individual contributions.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports palm nuts and kernels to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, kg

In 2019, MERCOSUR imported a total of palm nuts and kernels, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, imports decreased by 30.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the dominant source for MERCOSUR's imports of palm nuts and kernels in volume, holding a 100.0% share of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2019, MERCOSUR's imports of palm nuts and kernels totaled 12 033 US dollars, with little variation compared to the year before. Between 2017 and 2019, import values fell by 39.8%, corresponding to an average annual decrease of 15.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, MERCOSUR's import market for palm nuts and kernels was heavily reliant on Spain, which supplied 100.0% of the total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io